Thanks and farewellpublished at 16:45
It may not have ripped apart the very top of the general classification battle but that stage delivered on many of its promises.
It also proves that short, sharp stages may be the way forward to bring a bit more excitement back to this sport.
A French winner on Bastille Day a fitting end. Well done Warren Barguil.
So Fabio Aru keeps yellow but his rivals will go again.
The report of today's stage is building here.
For now, farewell.